
Reaction after England reach Euro 2025 final with dramatic win
Date: 07:48 BST
Title: Get Involved
Content: I was so nervous last night, I spent most of the second half and extra time popping in and out of the house to watch TV, after distracting myself with our resident hedgehog in the garden. Stress levels were insane! Please win the final in full time, Lionesses! 😂🙌
Asha Clearwater, Lincolnshire
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Date: 07:45 BST
Title: 'Kelly's heroes' - what the papers say
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Date: 07:41 BST
Title: Post
Content: Joe RindlBBC Sport
Thanks for getting in touch both!
Ruth, it's definitely not silly to be inspired by the Lionesses. And Jenny, we'll let the thumbs do the talking...
Let's have one last look at the papers, and then I think we should focus on Michelle Agyemang for a bit.
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Date: 07:37 BST
Title: Get Involved
Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
But was it a penalty??
Jenny Evans, Norfolk
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Date: 07:33 BST
Title: Get Involved
Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
Down but never out, they just refuse to accept that they're beaten. Been dealing with some difficult family stuff in the last few years & it sounds silly but these girls have been an inspiration to get up & go again.
Ruth, North Wales
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Date: 07:30 BST
Title: England's victory - what the papers say
Content: Right, lets not mention this messaging error to my boss please!
Back to the Lionesses reaction.
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Date: 07:27 BST
Title: Get Involved
Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
Thanks Michael, who managed to not get an error message when he posted. You're doing better than me, mate!
For those of you who are getting errors - probably those who are on the App - if you do want to get in touch with us, we'll go old school...
It's #bbcfootball on X, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
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Date: 07:25 BST
Title: Get Involved
Content: Lucky, lucky, lucky - Sofia Cantore shoots straight at Hannah Hampton from 1 yard! Both England goals were Italian defensive errors.
Michael White, Hampshire
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Date: 07:22 BST
Title: Post
Content: Joe RindlBBC Sport
Erm, anybody else getting an error message when they try to use the Get Involved button at the top of the page?
Give me a thumbs down if you do. I think I've broken something...
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Date: 07:18 BST
Title: 'Great escape' and 'Had to be her' - what the papers say
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Date: 07:14 BST
Title: Watch the highlights
Content: Lucky you, I've found the highlights.
Those in the UK, get watching!
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England make late comeback as Agyemang and Kelly send them to the final
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Date: 07:09 BST
Title: What happened in England's semi-final?
Content: Drama. And lots of it!
England were the favourites but it was Italy who took a shock lead through Barbara Bonansea in the first half.
The defending champions were seconds from exiting the tournament only for teenage striker Michelle Agyemang to equalise in the 96th minute to force extra time.
And, in the final few minutes of extra time, Beth Mead was brought down in the penalty area.
Chloe Kelly took the spot-kick to win it. Her effort was saved, but Kelly buried the rebound.
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Date: 07:05 BST
Title: Get Involved - How were you watching?
Content: Joe RindlBBC Sport
Hello, welcome, get yourself comfy!
This morning we'll be soaking up all the reaction to England's stunning, thrilling and dramatic semi-final win over Italy to reach their third consecutive major tournament final.
I don't know about you, but I hardly slept last night. Michelle Agyemang, Chloe Kelly - let's not forget Hannah Hampton's double-save at 1-0. All brilliant!
So, how were you following? From behind the sofa? With friends and family? Get in touch by clicking on the Get Involved button at the top of this page.
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Date: 07:00 BST
Title: England are in another final!
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